North Liberty Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting City Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Drive, North Liberty

March 16, 2020 6:30 pm

Call to Order

I. Additions/Changes to the Agenda

II. Public Comment

III. Approval of Minutes a. January

IV. Reports

a. Staff Introduction b. Budget c. Friends d. Director e. Staff reports – questions

V. Policy Review

a. Planning for results b. Mission statement

VI. New Business

Adjourn Next meeting date: April 20, 2020, 6:30pm

North Liberty Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting City Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Drive, North Liberty

DATE: January 20, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chris Mangrich, Laura Hefley, Jessica Beck, Mike Healy, Scott Clemons, Heidi Wood, Library Director Jennie Garner ABSENT: none CALL TO ORDER

I. Additions/Changes to the Agenda a. Staff Introduction and Friends report removed from meeting agenda

II. Public Comment

a. None III. Approval of Minutes

a. December 2019 meeting minutes approved IV. Reports

a. Budget (% of budget spent)

i. Total Personnel Services: 49.61% ii. Total Services & Commodities: 57.26% iii. Total Library Services: 51.19% iv. Average for this time of year: 50.00%

b. Director Report

i. FY21 budget proposal submitted for 1/21/2020 Council work session

1. Proposed budget similar to FY2020 2. Includes request for one additional part-time staff position

ii. Annual report for City Council report created by Marketing Intern and Marketing Coordinator

iii. Community Center collaboration 1. Community Center training completed. Administrative follow-

up meetings now occurring to establish Community Center core values and service model for building

2. Collaboration between Rec and Library teams increasing for joint programming

iv. Monthly staff training

1. Diversity Training – Race: The Power of Illusion completed 2. Mobile Crisis and Library collaboration training scheduled for

1/28/2020 v. Family Place Library designation

1. Preparations for May 2020 rollout are occurring, including ordering equipment/toys, article in the Press Citizen, and funding opportunities review

vi. Library operations update 1. Expanded hours set to launch 3/23/2020 2. Elimination of fines for overdue materials also scheduled for

March 2020; replacement fees for lost or damaged materials will remain in place

3. Student AIM Cards a. Positive response and use by students observed over

the first month vii. Community survey

1. Preparation and conduction by social work intern 2. Strategizing how to reach individuals who do not currently

utilize library and its resources

c. Staff Reports i. Reviewed prior to meeting with opportunity for

questions/clarifications during meeting

V. Policy Review a. Service Policy

i. Approved with minor edits b. Child Safety Policy

i. Approved VI. Old Business

a. Sex Offender Policy i. Extensively revised by City Attorney ii. Revised policy approved

VII. New Business

a. None MEETING ADJOURNMENT: 7:03 p.m. NEXT MEETING: March 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting minutes recorded by Heidi Wood

financial report FY20feb20

North Liberty Community Library

Budget Line Account # Actual Monthly Expenditures YTD Expenditures % of budget spentRegular Salaries & Wages 010-6-4010-1-6010 575,620.00 0.00 366,573.78 63.68%Part-time & Temp Wages 010-6-4010-1-6020 79,679.00 0.00 55,840.01 70.08%Overtime pay 010-6-4010-1-6040 500.00 0.00 225.09 45.02%FICA/Medicare 010-6-4010-1-6110 48,038.00 0.00 31,226.79 65.00%IPERS 010-6-4010-1-6130 59,278.00 0.00 39,219.40 66.16%Group Insurance 010-6-4010-1-6150 104,010.00 0.00 60,403.46 58.07%Workers' Compensation 010-6-4010-1-6160 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%Mileage 010-6-4010-1-6182 2,600.00 0.00 1,276.52 49.10%Group Insurance Deductible 010-6-4010-1-6183 10,000.00 0.00 9,211.69 92.12%Dues/Memberships/Subscriptions 010-6-4010-1-6210 1,800.00 0.00 1,276.52 70.92%Training & Conferences 010-6-4010-1-6240 10,000.00 2,041.15 16,691.14 166.91%Tuition Reimbursement 010-6-4010-1-6250 0.00 0.00 0.00Volunteer Training & Programs 010-6-4010-1-6252 100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%Employee Recognition 010-6-4010-1-6253 0.00 0.00 0.00Total Personnel Services 894,625.00 2,041.15 581,944.40 65.05%Building Maintenance 010-6-4010-2-6310 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%Office Equipment Repair 010-6-4010-2-6340 0.00 0.00 0.00Electric Utility 010-6-4010-2-6371 42,000.00 2,864.09 34,747.43 82.73%Dumpster Pickup 010-6-4010-2-6372 425.00 35.00 280.00 65.88%Cleaning Services Contract 010-6-4010-2-6373 16,320.00 1,451.62 10,627.81 65.12%Gas Utility 010-6-4010-2-6390 7,000.00 516.69 2,652.24 37.89%Insurance/General 010-6-4010-2-6408 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%Legal fees 010-6-4010-2-6411 0.00 0.00 0.00Immunization & Testing 010-6-4010-2-6412 750.00 (36.00) 666.80 88.91%Adveristing & Publications 010-6-4010-2-6414 3,500.00 494.56 3,086.17 88.18%Office Equip. Maint. Contracts 010-6-4010-2-6422 3,000.00 213.07 2,327.03 77.57%Telephone 010-6-4010-2-6425 1,500.00 149.20 1,203.31 80.22%Database Subscriptions 010-6-4010-2-6431 12,500.00 1,044.75 9,008.93 72.07%Credit Card Fees 010-6-4010-2-6439 0.00 0.00 0.00Software Support 010-6-4010-2-6491 5,000.00 837.80 4,469.10 89.38%Library Books 010-6-4010-2-6502 46,000.00 4,329.56 31,208.91 67.85%Office Supplies 010-6-4010-2-6506 5,000.00 115.09 1,430.62 28.61%Postage & Shipping 010-6-4010-2-6508 1,800.00 0.00 646.33 35.91%Cleaning Supplies 010-6-4010-2-6511 1,500.00 0.00 1,531.57 102.10%Building Maintenance Supplies 010-6-4010-2-6514 600.00 34.98 86.46 14.41%Furniture & Fixtures 010-6-4010-2-6517 1,000.00 353.59 485.93 48.59%Computers & Technology 010-6-4010-2-6518 8,000.00 115.90 5,880.20 73.50%Program Materials 010-6-4010-2-6537 8,000.00 634.10 6,036.59 75.46%Misc Ground Maintenance Supplies 010-6-4010-2-6538 0.00 0.00 0.00

financial report FY20feb20

North Liberty Community Library

Summer Reading Program 010-6-4010-2-6539 5,000.00 311.99 1,344.52 26.89%Library Supplies 010-6-4010-2-6540 7,000.00 373.23 5,852.97 83.61%Audio Books 010-6-4010-2-6541 3,000.00 0.00 2,180.29 72.68%DVDs/Videos 010-6-4010-2-6542 11,000.00 603.11 7,306.80 66.43%Misc Collection 010-6-4010-2-6543 250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%Newspapers/Periodicals 010-6-4010-2-6544 3,500.00 374.01 2,368.09 67.66%Software 010-6-4010-2-6545 750.00 390.40 811.04 108.14%E-Books 010-6-4010-2-6546 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 100.00%Software Maintenance Fees 010-6-4010-2-6547 10,000.00 0.00 10,994.61 109.95%Total Services & Commodities 233,895.00 15,206.74 172,233.75 73.64%

Capital Equipment 010-6-4010-3-6726 0.00 0.00 0.00Total Library Services 1,128,520.00 17,247.89 754,178.15 66.83%

Friends of the North Liberty Community Library

Meeting Minutes: March 11, 2020

Attendees: Jennie Garner, Donna Hallett, Heather Healy, Diane McGraw, Judi M Moore, Rose Rogers, Jeanne Stoakes, Linda Westergaard

Absent: Justin Flick, Liz Loney

Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion to Approve – Heather Second – Linda

1. Financial Report Checking balance $14,861.10. CD balance $6413.47

2. New Business

Frequency of meetings – change from monthly to quarterly, keep 2nd Wednesday of month

Jeanne reported on the volunteer fair – steady traffic, positive comments.

3. Funding Requests None at this time

4. Fund-raising Events

Discussion regarding new event in place of Waffle Breakfast – might be OK with just the 2 big events & not adding a new event, tabled till next year.

City moved Garage Sales so they will NOT be on our Book Sale weekend. We’ll monitor impact.

Book Sale: setup 3 – 5 Thursday June 4, open 6-8 Thurs, all day Friday June 5, 8 to 3 Saturday June 6. Must be cleaned up & out of rooms by 5 PM Saturday.

Jennie updated us on the contribution drive letter – probably mailed in April.

5. Miscellaneous

Friends Flyer – Jennie will re-word & Melanie will update. Erase Waffle Breakfast. Add “Donate and/or buy books, at our Annual Book Sale in June”. Change Cookie walk each Dec to in Dec. Try to make it clear that joining Friends means being a volunteer, not attending board meetings.

Fiscal year – discussion on switching accounting to fiscal year to match library, verbal approval given.

Changes to By Laws agreed upon, Diane will update:

Article IV ; Officers : The officers shall be elected at the first meeting of the calendar year. (changed from January meeting)

Article V : Meetings : Section 1 : Regular meetings shall be scheduled each year. (deleted annual meeting)

Article VII : General : Section 1 : adding “or by electronic vote”. (tally will be kept of electronic vote)

Election of Officers: Event Co-Chairs for coming year:

President Donna June 4 – 6 Book Sale Judi & Rose

Vice-President Diane October 16 Ghost Walk Liz

Treasurer Justin December 5 Cookie Walk Linda & Jeanne

Secretary Heather (Justin in charge of MUSIC)

Dates for Ghost Walk & Cookie Walk are tentative subject to verification from Matt Meseck at Rec Center – we will match their dates. Not on their official schedule yet.

5. Next meeting: NO meeting in April, next meeting May 13 at noon.

Library Director Report North Liberty Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting

March 20, 2020

I. Financial report and end of month update A. Personnel Services: 65.05 percent B. Services & Commodities: 73.64 percent C. Total Library Services for: 66.83 percent D. Average this time of year: 67.00 percent

II. Administrative Update A. FY21 Budget is passed B. Staff update

i. Lora Wegner is graduating in May and will be moving out of staff ii. That will leave a library assistant I position open and plan to fill in May

C. Family Place Update i. We will hold off the launch on this until September to be better prepared and

ensure funding III. Library operations update

A. Early access/expanded hours and fine elimination i. Launches March 23

B. Coronavirus response i. The library has postponed some large scale events in order to ensure a good

attendance and safety of staff and public ii. We are suspending outreach programming to outside agencies – many of these

agencies have already opted to not invite enrichment programs into their venues iii. We are offering information on remote services we provide for those who wish

to follow recommendations for social distancing including submitting and paying for printing from home, using wireless 24/7 from our parking lot, placing holds on materials, requesting up to six items for curbside or quick pick up, e-books and e-audios, databases and other electronic resources

iv. The city has a link on their webpage to keep people updated on changes in service and programming

IV. Planning for Results A. New edition is coming out through the Public Library Association B. We will be planning to work with a state consultant, Becky Heil, to refresh/update our

strategic plan this fall V. Staff updates

A. Assistant Director i. Stork Storytime (SS) updates:

a. Talks podcast (https://soundcloud.com/nlibertylibrary)

b. Developed and recorded February episode “Let’s Dish: A Heart Warrior’s Story” with Monica who shared her son Wyatt’s journey in receiving a new heart.

c. Developed and recorded March episode “Let’s Dish: Managing Diabetes and Pregnancy” with Kristin who shared her story of having Type 1 diabetes and being pregnant.

d. Began planning for 6th annual Expo – Sunday August 30 from 1-3pm e. Developed webinar to present in March for the Southwest Florida

Library Network (SWFLN) f. Received Year Two funding ($3,000) from Mercy Iowa City

ii. Completed yearly staff reviews B. Adult Services

i. Amy Golly will be reporting in person at the meeting C. Family Services

i. Beat the Bitter events a. Iowa Children’s Museum family activity night. 25 people attended, there

were blocks to build forts for snowball fight (& indoor snowballs), an experiment with melting snow and a snow related craft

b. Glow Party, 109 people attended. Downstairs in Rec center, black lights, glow in the dark body paint, tape and glow sticks. Cookies donated by locate baker, Vanilla Beans and Daydreams (with glow in the frosting)

ii. Winter reading family pool party (prize for completing program), 17 people came iii. Johnson County Public Health came and did 3 storytimes for Dental Health

Month (Tues, babies; Wed, pre-k; Saturday, family) iv. Family storytime/craft program, 29 people attended. This was held in place of a

program Hy-Vee was slated to do, but had to cancel. Had storytime, made two crafts and gave a snack.

D. Youth & Teen Services i. The Volunteer Fair was Sunday March 1st with 48 attendees and 9 non-profit

organizations. It was a success that brought together adults and teens to volunteer opportunities. We are already planning a volunteer fair for next year.

ii. Presented for the North Liberty Optimists on Feb. 27th a. Some of them were very surprised at how much social work we end up

doing with the kids. iii. My conference proposal for Kids First was accepted - will present to youth

librarians in Iowa about how to find and use a social work student in a library setting.

iv. I also submitted proposal for this to the upcoming Iowa Library Association conference and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries conference

v. Working with the Antelope Lending Library, a non-profit bookmobile to partner on visits to Golf View Mobile Homes and Sugar Creek Lane for dual library

services. Antelope also contracts with Coralville Public Library to serve a mobile home court that the CPL targeted as underserved.

vi. UAY is partnering with us –dedicated UAY staff person on Thursday afternoons at the community center. She will be getting to know our regular kids, and we will be working on a podcast/video series about what it means to be a tween/teen in Johnson County. Our work will culminate with some sort of celebration event in June.

E. Technology Services i. Aureon & South Slope Grant

a. Rewarded a grant to purchase more iPads b. $500 from Aureon and matching $500 from South Slope c. We went from 11 iPads to 15 iPads

ii. Adding timer software to iPads to limit use and conserve battery life F. Public Services

i. New artist exhibited in Display Case (Cory Christiansen); he’ll be up through April 19th

ii. Documented Lost Card and Early Access procedures iii. Began planning for Stork Storytime podcasts; July episode guest confirmed

(Aradia Wyndham, Iowa City Babywearers) G. Marketing and Event Coordinator

i. Book Madness: Battle of the Ages a. Brackets are Classics (before 2000 vs. New Favorites (after 2000) b. Everyone is encouraged to vote and there is a display in the library

H. Window Perf i. Adding artwork to the four west windows that look into the staff workroom

ii. For visual appeal addition to the front of the library I. We will again offer the Flamingo Flocking in May

i. Communications will create promo video and we are adding a second flock and Flock Insurance this year. Community members can make a $20 donation to ensure that their home doesn’t receive the flock.

ii. Will be looking for volunteers to help with flocking this year. (Heidi and Jessi were fabulous helpers last year…wink, wink )

iii. Flocking will take place Sunday nights-Thursday nights so homeowners will enjoy Monday-Friday

iv. I am planning to do as much of the flocking as needed but hope to find 3-5 people willing to take a night each week in May.

v. Logo/Library Rebranding Project a. Slowly updating library marketing materials with new Library/City of NL

branding b. We will continue to use printed items such as library cards until we need

to re-order J. Collection Development

i. January circulation statistics. This report also compared recorded high and low temperatures to gauge if extreme cold kept people away from the library. By and large, it appears materials checkout was not affected by the weather. The drop is more noticeable when school was back in session.

ii. This chart reflects what days we are busier in terms of checkouts. Earlier in the week, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays see more circulation of materials.

iii. Digital circulation is pretty steady every day with a slight increase on Sundays. One idea is that guessing that is when people are downloading what they are going to read or listen to in preparation for the week.

Respectfully Submitted, Jennie Garner, Library Director

Create Young Readers Key staff Start Date EndSummary of this service response

GOAL 1Objective 1

SEE EXPRESS CREATIVITY FOR PROGRESS & DATES

Admin, Family Services, Y&T Fall 2017 COMPLETE JGObjective 2

Family Services, Y&T Fall 2017/Spring 2018 inprocess

inprocess, have done some crafts and movies after storytime, need to continue to implement. ET. Reviewing if

Objective 3

Family Services, Y&T Spring 2018

author(s)visit for SRP 2018 - ES. Had successful local author panel for SRP

Family Services, Y&T Spring 2018

author(s)visit for SRP 2018 - ES; We continue to develop our relationship

Family Services, Y&T, with Admin support Summer 2018 in the fall of 2020 - ES updated, but ET gets the credit 3/6/20Objective 4

Family Services, Y&T, Adult Services Fall 2017g g py g

an organizational change but still not enough volunteers for regular

GOAL 2

Objective 1

Family Services, Y&T, Collection Development Fall 2017in process storytime kids are set to be modified from curriculum kits and begin

Family Services, Y&T, Collection Development Fall 2017 Summer/Fall 2018list compiled and purchasing/cataloging materials. First 1/3 of kits targeted for

Family Services, Y&T, Collection Development complete4 kits are now available for check-out as of Jan. 2019 Added one more

Family Services, Y&T, Collection Development Spring 2018 complete

Objective 2Assistant Library Director, Collection Development Fall 2017

Ongoing

forgo WW this year; perhaps bi-annual event JJ. Stagnant but rebranding so will update summer 2018 JJ.

Assistant Library Director, Collection Development Fall 2019 Ongoing

Have not expanded pgm at this point, looking at rebranding. JJ Waiting on rebranding process. JJ. Rebranding

Assistant Library Director Fall 2018 Ongoing

On-going, exploring it being led by community and not staff JJ. No

GOAL 3

Objective 1

Family Services, Youth & Teen Services Fall 2017 ongoing

Ongoing - Met with new NCJH librarian in January 2019; started bi-weekly booktalks at Liberty in Dec. 2018.

Objective 2

Youth & Teen Services, Assistant Youth & Teen Services Spring 2019 ongoingIn progress -- working w/ more teen volunteers to use as TAG members. -

Youth & Teen Services, Assistant Youth & Teen Services Spring 2018 inprocessIn progress -- using surveys to solicit feedback from teens - CA 3/8/18

Youth & Teen Services, Assistant Youth & Teen Services Spring 2019 ongoingAdded summer slide hour - CA 3/8/18 Our current brochure offers teen

Objective 3

Daycares, Elementary, Middle/Junior High, High School

Increase Teen/Tween Involvement in Library

Redesign TAG and recruit members

Solicit feedback for collection and programming

Add 2-3 programs to brochure based on feedbackImprove collections & circulation in all areas

Launch 100 Books Before Birth - develop collection and implement second annual waddle walk fundraiser

Expand Read to the Bump to Shelter House, Crisis Center, OBGYN offices

Develop expecting parents social group

Every North Liberty household is encouraged to have reading materials to support lifelong reading.

Develop and create sustainable partnerships with area schools

Storytime kits for caregivers

Curriculum kits, Total of 52 themed

Autism AD related materials for checkout. eg vests, fidgets, sensory materials

Brain Boxes - number as space allows

Stork Storytime Expansion to develop reading habits

Secure funding for author visits through community partners and library sponsorsImplement additional Outreach programs to further the library's reach and community contactResearch reading dogs/buddies (adult volunteers to read to pre-K and elementary students) add at least one reading support program

Caregivers learn the importance of early literacy and techniques to foster a love of reading

Develop kits for checkout

STEM & STEAM Storytime activities for early learning

Research and develop activities and crafts to add to each of our five weekly storytimes on a monthly basis

Host regular author visits to encourage love of books and early literacy skills

Identify popular authors to host 2-4 times per year

Develop contact/relationships with authors

Children will develop an appreciation for reading which will help them prepare to succeed in schoolContinue Redesign of children's area to encourage early childhood development and literacy activities Work with local artists to add art/mural to east wall in children's area

install carpet children's area

Family Services, Youth & Teen Services, Adult Services Collection Development Fall 2018 complete completeFamily Services, Youth & Teen Services, Adult Services Collection Development Fall 2017 inprocess

currently reviewing if we should drop surveys due to of lack of genuine

Objective 4

Family Services, Youth & Teen Services w/Admin Support Spring 2019 ongoing

approaching other aspects; Awaiting Mark and Dale to install new computer

Create online request forms Implement at least one survey regarding collection to be used for each age group

Space utilization improvements

Create fun spaces with activities and redesign two areas - Storytime room and teen lounge

Know Your Community Key Staff Target Date Status/Progress/IssuesSummary of this service response

GOAL 1

Objective 1Adult Services, Y&T Services Spring 2017 May 21, 2017 first fair; 2018 fair scheduled for

Administration, Adult Services, Tech Services, Public Services

Fall 2019

Continue to host Annual Baby Fair every August Assistant director, support staff ongoing Complete & on-going JJ Beginning planning for

Objective 2

Administration Spring 2018Updated to Spring 2018; targeted release May 2018 JG

ongoing started in April 2017Administration, marketing, public

services with support from Communications Dpt 9 (updated date)

City Hall to distribute, local realtor association or groups. No progress has been made on these. Discussion has started with what this could look MH

Objective 3 Encourage community input for services and programs

Adult Services Librarian, Y&T Assistant Fall 2018(Caroline and Elaine brainstormed this but left no notes about their progress when they left

Objective 4

Administration Annual in fallscheduled to send March 2018; mailed March 2019 JG

Tech Services Fall 2020 Set goal to send out Introduction letter to

Tech Services Fall 2020Working on the outline to see what I want the Summit to look like JDL

GOAL 2

Objective 1Adult Services Librarian, Y&T Assistant Fall 2018 United Way as possible partner. Offering a

Objective 2Tech Services Fall 2019 JDL

Objective 3Adult Services Librarian, Y&T Assistant, Tech services Fall 2019 JDL, eshAdult Services Librarian, Y&T Assistant, Tech services Fall 2020

local high schools and businesses potential partners; JDL, esh. On hold for now, possibly hold

Offer programs on financial literacy

Plan and begin offering annual financial/budgeting programs

Offer technology programs quarterly

Develop and implement technology/Internet series quarterly

Connect Adults with experts for career and self-development opportunities

Host check out an expert program

Organize and host career/job fair

Send annual endowment letter and begin meeting with local leaders and business people to develop fundsEstablish relationships with business and tech professionals

Host Technology Summit

The library is a place where citizens have opportunities to develop life skills

Formal annual survey to assess needs and interests of communityQuarterly offer experience surveys in-house and at pop-up libraries and other outlets (churches, schools, businesses)

Create welcome materials for newcomers and potential residents to community including bookmark/literature on library resources and community services

Recruit and develop an adult advocacy boardDevelop and cultivate business partnerships

The library is a place where citizens have access to information about the community and can participate in Face-to-face networking activitiesProvide opportunities for community members to find out more about the community by hosting fairs and other programs featuring local organizations. Host volunteer fair to highlight service organizations annuallyImplement Citizens Academy

Create materials to introduce and market the library to community

Express Creativity/Stimulate Imagination Key Staff Target date Status/Progress/IssuesSummary of this service responseGoal 1

Objective 1

Family Services, Y&T Services, Marketing, Admin Fall 2019 g p p p p

ET Public Services Ongoing

February 2021

Family Services, Y&T Services, Adult Services Fall 2019 Becky from Big Picture will be installing her Marketing, Adult Services Fall 2020 MH

Family, Y&T, Adult Services Fall 2020Family: on going: Library hosting monthly craft program based on picture books during Super

Family, Y&T Services Fall 2020

maybe we don't need this - ES 3/6/20

Admin, Family Services, Y&T Spring 2020

y p g p g p g 2019; alson considering ceiling clouds for art - Erin approached Becky at Big Picture Gallery & Studio

Objective 2 Create digital art display spaceFamily Services, Y&T Services, Adult Services, Tech, Marketing Fall 2019 JDL

Objective 3

Y&T Services Spring 2018Some success with outreach at Liberty High fall 2018/spring 2019

Y&T Services Fall 2018 Continued success with Pizza and Politicians

Y&T Services Spring 2019 no progress

Objective 4

Adult, Y&T Services Spring 2017

Awarded $ 000 HyVee Grant, raised bed in place, COMPLETE. To expand in 2018 to two beds. second raised bed has been built, waiting to hear about

Objective 5

Adult, Y&T Services Fall 2017Continuing to help plan 1 Book 2 Book. Volunteering with City of Lit 2018 & 2019 AG.

Adult, Y&T Services Fall 2017 Held September 2017. Held 2nd author fair Fall

Goal 2

Objective 1Tech services, Marketing, admin support Fall 2017 COMPLETE - MHTech services, admin support Fall 2017 in process

Objective 2

Adult Services, Collection Development, Admin Fall 2018Bike locks added summer 2017; added story time kits, book club kits. working on tie/scarf check out

Adult Services, Collection Development, Y&T Fall 2019

g , p waiting to hear about 2018 garden grant. esh; did not get grant for 2018. On hold - space

Acquire tools, gardening implements, and other materials for collection as community garden develops

Expand use of digital signage for marketing library and city events in collaboration with Communications DptInstall digital signage in two areas in library

Install digital monitor for meeting room schedule

Expand the library collection beyond the traditional materials Explore option options for special/non-traditional collections and determine budget and space needs

Develop raised bed garden and recruit volunteers to sustain

Develop writing programs and establish partnerships with local literary organizations, publishers, and writers

Establish stronger partnership with the City of Literature Implement and host first annual author fair

Patrons find what they want at the library

Cultivate school collaboration

Invite art teachers, English teachers and teacher librarians to meet regularly

Establish teen events with staff from Liberty High and North Central Junior High, offering resources in extension to schools

Work with art teachers to coordinate exhibits each semester of student art work and provide space for teen artists.

Create Community Garden

Apply to get traveling displays as space allowsOffer programming/opportunities for patrons of all ages to create art quarterlyGet funding and install Lego and magnet walls

Work with local artists to add mural/art to east wall in children's area

Install 60 inch monitor for digital art

The library is a place to express creativity

Expose the community to public art and provide opportunities for people to make art in the library

Add artwork to the clouds (fixtures) in the kids' areaCreate space and policy for artists to exhibit their workOffer programs to help budding artists

Objective 3

Collection Development, Admin Fall 2018

and lack of high demand titles mean we may pass for now. updated 3/2018. Kanopy to be launched

Collection Development Fall 2019 in processObjective 4

Collection Development, Marketing Fall 2017 COMPLETE - MH

Collection Development, Admin Spring 2018

Still working with Roy, we have a meeting set for early December 2017 to make the collection development plan (December 2017 meeting

Collection Development, Admin Spring 2019Expand as budget allows by spring 2020 (New York Times added March 2018 to DJC AF)

Collection Development Spring 2020 in process (Multiple copies of high demand

Collection Development, Admin Spring 2020 ?Objective 5

Public Services Spring 2020 In Process

Launch music and video streaming servicesCreate service driven collection development plan

Create online request form on library website for material requestsWork with consultant (Roy Kenagy) to create collection development plan to ensure appropriate number of titles are on the shelf and increase circulationPursue/explore expansion of Digital Johnson County and additional shared digital collections with DJC partnersPatrons find what they want with minimal wait time

County or regionally shared catalog is on horizon

Expand digital collections for patron access

Investigate streaming options and costs to determine budget for streaming services (music and video)

Display free/low cost community events and services to patrons

Update Bulletin Board on weekly basis

Approved by the Library Board of Trustees, April 2019

MISSION STATEMENT Your Library: A place to be, connect, enrich, create, thrive. A staff person recommended an addition to the Mission Statement regarding adding something about our family-friendly atmosphere. She said she believes that’s what sets us apart from other libraries in JoCo and any mention of it in the statement would send a stronger community message. Library Service Program The North Liberty Library is open seven days a week, for a total of 64 67hours. The Library operates in conjunction with an advisory board composed of six (6) trustees.

TO: City Administrator and City Council FROM: Jennie Garner, Library Director DATE: March 4, 2020 SUBJECT: Monthly Library Report

At a Glance Computer Usage 2713

Database Use 12,182

Meeting Room Use 1212

Door Count 15,032

Library News Additional early hours launch this month on March 23 and eliminate library fines for overdue items. The Press Citizen covered the announcement with a nice piece, although the reporter didn’t note that the early access hours are actually Monday through Friday (not Monday through Thursday). Read that article here. Thanks to a local business, about 18 job seekers were able to get headshots to include with their resumes this month. he library hosted local photographer Jeanna from Portraits by Jeanna for the second year for job seekers to get headshots taken. This year we filled all of the available photo appointments. This is a great service to be able to offer patrons. The library hosted a volunteer fair featuring several local groups who utilize volunteers on March 1and nearly 50 people came in to learn about the various opportunities.

Our latest TALKS podcast: Let’s Dish, Managing Diabetes and Pregnancy is now available. Providing information to new and expecting parents when it’s convenient, the podcast continues to grow in popularity. Take a listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nlibertylibrary

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